Most individuals think that as they age hearing loss will be unavoidable. In truth, damage from repeated exposure to loud noise is also a major factor. Permanent hearing loss accumulates with each exposure to noises like lawnmowers, overly loud earbuds, and concerts. Alarmingly, this problem isn’t restricted to older adults; even children are now showing […]
It may seem as though the roots of noise-related hearing loss are functionally well-understood. After all, the name itself conveys a fairly straightforward cause-and-effect relationship. The universal understanding is simply that loud sounds damage the hearing mechanisms in the ear, leading to long-term and permanent hearing loss. Though we’ve known this for some time now, […]
It’s an unfortunate fact of life that hearing loss is part of the aging process. Approximately 60% of people in Canada suffer from some sort of hearing loss, though since hearing loss is expected as we age, many decide to leave it unchecked. Ignoring hearing loss, however, can have serious negative side effects on a […]
Otitis media is the medical name for what you probably call an ear infection. Ear infections like this are often seen in babies and young children but they can affect adults, as well, especially during or after a cold or sinus infection. Even a bad tooth can lead to an ear infection. Hearing loss is […]
